Willmar was one of two Minnesota cities to be included on the listing. The city will also be featured in an upcoming edition of Business View magazine focused on American Economic Resiliency.
WILLMAR — The city of Willmar has been listed in the March 2023 edition of Site Selection magazine as one of the top 2022 micropolitan communities in the United States, according to Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Executive Director Aaron Backman.
“(The magazine) goes out
A traffic study completed for the 216-unit Unique Opportunities apartment complex along Lakeland Drive Northeast in Willmar shows no roadway changes are needed to accommodate the increased traffic volume.
WILLMAR — A completed traffic study for Lakeland Drive Northeast shows that the roadway is capable of handling the predicted increased traffic volumes that a proposed 216-unit apartment complex will create and no roadway changes are needed, which means the Unique Opportunities development
Recipients will be recognized at the Chamber Community Leadership Celebration breakfast at 7 a.m. Friday, March 31, at the Sibley Auditorium on the MinnWest Technology Campus in Willmar.
WILLMAR — Three Kandiyohi County leaders will be recognized for contributions to their communities at the end of the month.
The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Community Leadership Award recipients — Hallie Johnson of CentraCare — Rice Memorial Hospital, Aaron Backman of the Kandiyohi
A housing study created for the county and city Economic Development Commission showed a need for nearly 1,000 housing units to be constructed across Kandiyohi County by 2030.
WILLMAR — The 2023 Housing Market Analysis for Kandiyohi County identified a significant need for additional housing options across the county. While 48% of the county’s population lives within Willmar, the surrounding rural areas and 11 cities are home to thousands of people and they all need places to live.
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It is predicted that seniors will see the most population growth and make up a large portion of the additional housing needed in Willmar and Kandiyohi County by 2030.
WILLMAR — There is an estimated demand for an additional 1,580 housing units in the city of Willmar between 2022 and 2030, according to an updated housing report completed by Viewpoint Consulting .
Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, presented the report
It is predicted that seniors will see the most population growth and make up a large portion of the additional housing needed in Willmar and Kandiyohi County by 2030.
WILLMAR — There is an estimated demand for an additional 1,580 housing units in the city of Willmar between 2022 and 2030, according to an updated housing report completed by Viewpoint Consulting .
Aaron Backman, executive director of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, presented the report Monday
Sarah Swedburg, the business development manager for the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission, was recognized Thursday night as Emerging Young Professional of the Year by the Economic Development Association of Minnesota for her achievements in economic and community development in Kandiyohi County.
Read the full story at the WC Tribune
By Commissioner Steve Grove
Budget items focus on decreasing disparities, paid family and medical leave, supporting small businesses, and more.
On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the totality of their One Minnesota Budget, which includes Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) budget proposals that I’m excited to share with you in more detail today.
Read the full story at the DEED Developments Blog
By Jennifer Kotila
Solange Cooley started Ag Jobs in 2019 in Willmar and now employs more than 500 people, helping to fill a workforce shortage in the agricultural and manufacturing fields.
WILLMAR — An attorney from Ecuador has found a new calling as a coach, mentor and friend for her employees at Ag Jobs.
Solange Cooley started Ag Jobs in 2019, providing her clients with a diverse workforce and her employees with jobs that include transportation, as well as room and board. She also provides
*second edition with full list of housing study partners 1.4.2023*
Financial Wins | Community Projects |Workforce Support | Developments in Development
How do we describe 2022 at the EDC?
Productive. Progressive. Energetic. Significant. Community-Driven.
In this issue, we share the stories of 2022.
Financial Wins
$4.9 million Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant – 5 townships will be served through these funds.
$900,000 Transportation Economic Development Grant – this grant will
